Native Tongue

By: Carl Hiaasen

Narrated by: George Wilson

Length: 15 hrs and 51 mins

Publisher's summary

Ex-reporter Joe Winder had been working in the public relations department of a sleazy family entertainment park, The Amazing Kingdom of Thrills, when he chanced upon a news-breaking story inspired by the disappearance of two blue-tongued voles and the bizarre death of Orky, the killer whale.

©1991 Carl Hiaasen (P)1992 Recorded Books

3 stars for poor audio quality.

Almost quit listening because of poor editing of the recording.
Story was typical Hiaasen, kept me engaged and made me laugh at times. IMO George Wilson is a great narrator for Hiaasen's stories and he did not disappoint.

So much fun!

The usual Hiaasen madness. Loved it. George Wilson is the best! His characterizations are fantastic.

Fletch

Would you listen to Native Tongue again? Why?

I would not listen to Native Tongue again, it's not the sort of book that has twists and turn of a mystery novel.

Any additional comments?

It reminded me of the Fletch franchise of movies, except he is a disgraced reporter.

Carl can really write a yarn, and George delivers

Another fine distraction by Mr. Hiaasen with a engrossing rendering by Mr. Wilson. Almost makes one want to vist Florida.

Too much talking and not enough action.

Too many conversations and discussions, and not as much action. I felt like a fly on the wall listening to people talk. I really liked the characters, though. It just seemed all they did was talk. I love Carl H's work. So I'm not done. but this one dragged.

I liked it

It gets very funny towards the middle/end--hang in there. Not one of my favorites but good.

hilarious!

The narrator provides the necessary dry humor. Loved every minute! Be warned though... driving while listening can cause distracted driving...

A little dated, but great for Hiaasen fans.

What did you love best about Native Tongue?

George Wilson makes these books fun.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Native Tongue?

Opera and nature get their own back in a couple of memorable moments I will let you find for yourself.

Have you listened to any of George Wilson’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

Classic George Wilson.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Hiaasen has fans and detractors. He always makes me laugh with the comic book evil and stupid characters who usually get what they deserve in these books unlike the sad reality of Florida and its horrible extreme over development.

Any additional comments?

Right wingers are gonna cry about liberal bias but really these books are about a part of the country that is loved by this writer and read with charm by George Wilson. Give them a try.

Disappointing

Is there anything you would change about this book?

This author was highly recommended. Although the story is interesting, the narration really brings it down. Although the narrator isn't really reading monotone, it really comes across as monotone and dull.

Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?

No, not really. It is a well developed story, but probably better read than listened to.

Who would you have cast as narrator instead of George Wilson?

Not sure....I have a number of favorite narrators, but drawing a blank right now on the names. Just remember Stephen Rudnicki, but have a couple others that are great.

fair storyline

hard to get enthused about this plot. good for sleeping tho. just not a "page turner"